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November 7, 2019

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Texas Tribune Daily Brief

The Brief for Nov 7
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In today's Brief: Houston ISD will be taken over by the state. Also, Tuesday's election saw low voter turnout and delayed results.
Elvia Limón, Texas Tribune 11/07/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Texas Judge Wants State to Change Dangerous Dog Law
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A Texas judge wants the state to revisit its dangerous dog law. Currently, a dog that attacks or kills an animal is not considered dangerous. However, people who lose pets to attacks by other animals seek damages for loss of companionship. Harris County Judge David Patronella says he wants Texas to change its law regarding animal-on-animal attacks to allow for more damages in cases of pet deaths.
Jeremy Rogalski, KHOU-TV 11/06/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Alphabet to Investigate Sexual Harassment Claims After Shareholder Lawsuits
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In response to shareholder lawsuits over its handling of sexual harassment cases, Alphabet's board of directors will investigate allegations of sexual misconduct and inappropriate relationships by current and former executives. The company has faced backlash over its handling of sexual harassment cases involving employees of Google. Alphabet stated it formed a committee "to consider claims made by shareholders in various lawsuits relating to past workplace conduct."
Daisuke Wakabayashi, The New York Times 11/06/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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University of Iowa Settles One of Two Suits Alleging it Botched Assault Cases
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A $21,250 settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed by a former student against the University of Iowa over sexual harassment. The woman is one of two to file suit against the university over the way it handled accusations of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination and retaliation. A settlement in the case was approved on Monday. The other case is headed to trial in January.
Staff Report, The Gazette Online 11/04/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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Wrongful Death

Mother of Aztec Shooting Victim May File Suit
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The mother of a New Mexico school shooting victim may file a lawsuit over her daughter's death. The young woman and another student were killed during a shooting at Aztec High School nearly two years ago. The mother has filed a separate lawsuit against the school district alleging her daughter was sexually abused by a now-former teacher in the months before her death.
Staff Report, KRQE News 13 10/31/2019 Facebook iconTwitter iconLinkedIn Icon
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